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[hairtimes5]

I had a little Terresentials left in a bottle so I added some distilled water to it, wow! It's even better this way. I've heard of people diluting I just never tried it. I like how I could easily pour it onto my scalp and coat my hair with it. I figure now that I'm stretching it, those extra large bottles I got for Christmas should last me atleast till the summer. One of the things that I've learned doing this method is that watered down products work so much better on my hair.

My hair loves the bs condish mix too. I'm starting to wonder if using it twice a wk is too much of a good thing though. I was alternating with the acv rinse but that causes too much shedding for me and the bs mix just works so much better. I thought about just starting with step 2 first but I don't know if the gel would be removed from my hair. I guess I can try it and see.

I wish I would've kept track of how many times I've done this method. I'm guessing close to 30 times. I was watching an aketafitgirl video the other day. She is my hair twin except my curls don't start at the root. Can't wait to reach max hydration. To not be too anxious I have told myself that it'll take about a year. I don't think it will be that long but it helps with my expectations.

 

[GGsKin]

I had a little Terresentials left in a bottle so I added some distilled water to it, wow! It's even better this way. I've heard of people diluting I just never tried it. I like how I could easily pour it onto my scalp and coat my hair with it. I figure now that I'm stretching it, those extra large bottles I got for Christmas should last me at least till the summer. One of the things that I've learned doing this method is that watered down products work so much better on my hair.

My hair loves the bs condish mix too. I'm starting to wonder if using it twice a wk is too much of a good thing though. I was alternating with the acv rinse but that causes too much shedding for me and the bs mix just works so much better. I thought about just starting with step 2 first but I don't know if the gel would be removed from my hair. I guess I can try it and see.

I wish I would've kept track of how many times I've done this method. I'm guessing close to 30 times. I was watching an aketafitgirl video the other day. She is my hair twin except my curls don't start at the root. Can't wait to reach max hydration. To not be too anxious I have told myself that it'll take about a year. I don't think it will be that long but it helps with my expectations.

My hair responds so much better diluting conditioner and gel. Who knew?

 

[faithVA]

Update: The deed is done. Thank you faithVA for lightening my wallet a bit. Prices are not to evil either.

NG is a much better price and value than Jessicurl and she has better sales. I hope you enjoy it.

 

[Duchess007]

Smiley79 I'm just in it for the ease of detangling. If I can get that, I'll be thrilled.

 

[HopefulOne]

Question - do you rinse off your conditioner before you put on your clay step. I clarify on dry hair, rinse, put on my conditioner, then put on my clay which I leave on overnight. I am defined to my scalp and I have no SSKs. Let me know what you think.

 

[Cattypus1]

Question - do you rinse off your conditioner before you put on your clay step. I clarify on dry hair, rinse, put on my conditioner, then put on my clay which I leave on overnight. I am defined to my scalp and I have no SSKs. Let me know what you think.

I detangle and rinse and detangle more as I apply the clay. I couldn't sleep in it but I leave it on for a couple of hours, at least. I don't have SSKs at I know of and I can't really speak to the definition.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Question - do you rinse off your conditioner before you put on your clay step. I clarify on dry hair, rinse, put on my conditioner, then put on my clay which I leave on overnight. I am defined to my scalp and I have no SSKs. Let me know what you think.

I rinse after every step...of course except after steps 4&5.

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[faithVA]

If mhm can prevent the skull cap syndrome I'm all in! These are all very good reasons to stick to it if they are all possible.

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I'm still working on it so I hope so. January will tell me a lot.

 

[HopefulOne]

I rinse after every step...of course except after steps 4&5. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

Thank you for your answer

 

[HopefulOne]

I detangle and rinse and detangle more as I apply the clay. I couldn't sleep in it but I leave it on for a couple of hours, at least. I don't have SSKs at I know of and I can't really speak to the definition.

Thank you for your answer

 

[faithVA]

Question - do you rinse off your conditioner before you put on your clay step. I clarify on dry hair, rinse, put on my conditioner, then put on my clay which I leave on overnight. I am defined to my scalp and I have no SSKs. Let me know what you think.

I rinse the conditioner. For low porosity I'm not sure leaving the conditioner on would work. One of the purposes of the clay is to remove the conditioner residue.

It might be worth a try for others.

Eta: shoot I may even try it myself before the month is over. Once less time to get in the shower would be worth it.

 

[HopefulOne]

I rinse the conditioner. For low porosity I'm not sure leaving the conditioner on would work. One of the purposes of the clay is to remove the conditioner residue. It might be worth a try for others.

I am conditioning now I am going to try rinse the conditioner before the clay tonight and report back.

 

[faithVA]

I am conditioning now I am going to try rinse the conditioner before the clay tonight and report back.

I updated my last post. Let us know how they compare.

 

[HopefulOne]

I use molasses in my clay step and it makes it really creamy and easy to apply. I use begonias clay, very little water, molasses and olive oil. I put on a plastic cap and leave it in overnight Let me know if anyone else is leaving thee clay in overnight l. I get good results

 

[hairtimes5]

My hair responds so much better diluting conditioner and gel. Who knew?

I was diluting my gel too at one point, don't know why I stopped but I'm about to start back.

Saw this video on Naturally Curly. I want to give this method a try next wash day. I do my wng's in the shower anyway so I figure why not. I think I can get away without sectioning, not sure about that funny acting front section of mine though. I have the CR moisture milk but I'm not sure if I would use that or conditioner. I'll report back on the results.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmzG2Gb2Cl4

 

[tashboog]

Saw this video on Naturally Curly. I want to give this method a try next wash day. I do my wng's in the shower anyway so I figure why not. I think I can get away without sectioning, not sure about that funny acting front section of mine though. I have the CR moisture milk but I'm not sure if I would use that or conditioner. I'll report back on the results.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmzG2Gb2Cl4

I can't wait to hear your results cuz I would like to try this technique as well plus I have both the Camille Rose products .

 

[faithVA]

tashboog[/USER];20978425]I can't wait to hear your results cuz I would like to try this technique as well plus I have both the Camille Rose products .

What's the technique? What is she doing?

 

[tashboog]

What's the technique? What is she doing?

She is applying the CR moisture milk to soaking wet hair upside down, then stretching her roots while upside down. Then she applied the CR curlmaker still upside down using the same stretching roots technique then she places a towel on her head and then stand up and let it sit for 15 to 20 min. After that she takes the towel off and place her curls where she wants them and finger style her hair.

 

[Smiley79]

Is anyone bunning their hair after their Wash&Go. My hair is in that awkward in-between length phase, so these W&G aren't the cutest thing on me (in my eyes) because my hair texture does not have much curls or waves naturally and I accept that. So I'm thinking of some other styling ideas for my hair, particularly in the morning when I do a W&G and need to rush off to work. I am loving the moisture that my hair gets with a W&G but I do not care for the style.

On another note, am I the only one who is loving how the roots of my hair has been feeling. So soft yet strong. I wish I had known about this method when I did my BC 2 years ago...I would have given my hair a fresh slate from jump.

 

[HopefulOne]

I am reporting back on how it worked for me when I rinsed the conditioner before applying the clay mix. It came out a little more defined. In fact it is more defined enough that I am going to continue to rinse before the clay step. I learn something in this thread every day

 

[Smiley79]

The most frustrating part of this new regimen is how certain parts of my hair is responding quicker than others. Right about now, I need all my hair to get on board the same train.

 

[Smiley79]

My thoughts are literally trickling in by the minute, lol...sorry y'all

The step that I'm struggling with right now is the sealing phase...yesterday, instead of using the KKKC to seal my leave-in, I used Avocado butter. My hair felt really dry this morning. Any thoughts?

 

[KiWiStyle]

I need patience, I want results now too. I want to do the clay treatment everyday if I could and I need for gallons of water to touch my head everyday, she's so thirsty. I have to find myself a hobby to distract me because I eat, sleep and breath hydration.

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[msbettyboop]

Is anyone bunning their hair after their Wash&Go. My hair is in that awkward in-between length phase, so these W&G aren't the cutest thing on me (in my eyes) because my hair texture does not have much curls or waves naturally and I accept that. So I'm thinking of some other styling ideas for my hair, particularly in the morning when I do a W&G and need to rush off to work. I am loving the moisture that my hair gets with a W&G but I do not care for the style. On another note, am I the only one who is loving how the roots of my hair has been feeling. So soft yet strong. I wish I had known about this method when I did my BC 2 years ago...I would have given my hair a fresh slate from jump.

I wash and day 1, puff on day 2 and bun on day 3 with ends tucked in. I recently bunned for 4 days in a row.

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[Smiley79]

I need patience, I want results now too. I want to do the clay treatment everyday if I could and I need for gallons of water to touch my head everyday, she's so thirsty. I have to find myself a hobby to distract me because I eat, sleep and breath hydration.

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Girl that was me this past week and then yesterday I snapped out of it...overall I am happy with the little progress that I've made. It's been more a learning experience and I am happy with that. The natural hair journey can be one of the most confusing and overwhelming things to deal with on a daily basis so the knowledge from this Hydration method is awesome. But, I must admit I been spending too much time on it and I too needed to snap out of it. I got things to do. I think once I figure out what exactly works for my hair and what techniques work for me, than it will become easier, simpler and it will not take up as much of my time or attention.



msbettyboop Great idea, that will allow the hair to fully dry Day 1 and then I can but it the rest of the days. Thx, I'll give that a try and see if it works for me.

 

[HopefulOne]

I wish more 3cs were involved with this method. It is such a good way to get definition if you need it or prevent SSKs and tangles if you don't need definition. This method offers something for everyone.

 

[faithVA]

^^I was the same way when I first started. I was trying to do extra washes. But after 30 days I realized that extra washes was not going to get me any closer any sooner so I backed off and started doing the regimen less often.

I had to just accept that it might take me a year to get my hair hydrated. I am seeing improvement every month. I just have to stay patient.

At this point its too late for me to turn back. I don't have anything to turn back to.

 

[KiWiStyle]

^^I was the same way when I first started. I was trying to do extra washes. But after 30 days I realized that extra washes was not going to get me any closer any sooner so I backed off and started doing the regimen less often.

I had to just accept that it might take me a year to get my hair hydrated. I am seeing improvement every month. I just have to stay patient.

At this point its too late for me to turn back. I don't have anything to turn back to.

I'm hoping to have that revelation really soon because this can't be healthy behavior. I'm also focusing on water...hydrating from the inside out.

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[faithVA]

I'm hoping to have that revelation really soon because this can't be healthy behavior. I'm also focusing on water...hydrating from the inside out.

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Since your hair is short, you could wash it every day or every other day if you wanted to. But since you are low po you would need to do step 1, 2, 4 & 5. You would not have to do them long though on the days you aren't doing the regimen. If you stick to gel for step 5, you might be able to get by with not doing step 1 and just doing a long water rinse or you could use a gentle cleansing conditioner for step 1 and just do a really quick regimen.

You could also try just doing a water rinse and doing 4 and 5.

My hair is at such an akward length that it isn't feasible for me to do my hair
every day.

Since your hair is short, now is the time to try these things. It would be too much once your hair is longer.

 

[msbettyboop]

I wish more 3cs were involved with this method. It is such a good way to get definition if you need it or prevent SSKs and tangles if you don't need definition. This method offers something for everyone.

Most of my hair from the crown to the front is 3c and I'm completely fascinated by the difference between it and the 4a and 4b from the crown to the back. The curls are elongated and more defined in front than the back. The shrinking is also minimal. But the back shrinks up a lot and the curls are tighter and smaller as opposed to the front. I spend 20 mins studying it at the end of every full regimen day. I guess I'm 1/2 representing 3cs. Lol.

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